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2017 Play Lab & Spring Workshops
by Playwrights Local via NEohioPAL 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

PLAYWRIGHTS LOCAL Presents 2017 Play Lab + Spring Workshops Staged readings of new plays from our annual incubator program Open playwriting workshops for students of all skill levels Post-show discussions and receptions Wednesday & Saturday April 12 & 15, 2017 FREE! (Suggested Donation: $10) Intended for adults & teens http://playwrightslocal.org/2017playlab/ https://www.facebook.com/events/777308945751320/ This year’s featured plays: TWICE TOLD TALES Written by Simone Barros Directed by Terrence Spivey Dramaturgy by Lenora Inez Brown THE UNEXPECTED ADVOCATE Written by Mary Wilkinson and Deb Dyer Directed by Nick Hrutkay Dramaturgy by Eileen O’Leary THE PANTHER DANCER Written by Logan Cutler Smith Directed by Tyson Douglas Rand Dramaturgy by David Todd This year’s open workshops: THE PAST IS NEVER PAST: WRITING HISTORY PLAYS Led by Arwen Mitchell FIFTY WAYS TO START A PLAY Led by Mike Geither VENUE FOR ALL EVENTS Creative Space at Waterloo Arts 397 E. 156th Street, Cleveland, OH 44110 For more information, visit playwrightslocal.org/ or call (216) 302-8856 This event was made possible by support from The Cyrus Eaton Foundation.

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Cleveland Play House's 2017 New Ground Theatre Festival Lineup
by Erica Beimesche via NEohioPAL 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

2017 NEW GROUND THEATRE FESTIVAL MAY 11 - 20 | Cleveland Play House Sponsored by Honorary Producer Roe Green The 2017 New Ground Theatre Festival (NGTF) will mark Cleveland Play House's 12th annual showcase of new theatrical works. As in years past, offerings include a mixture of fully produced productions and play readings in their infancy-all by groundbreaking and nationally recognized playwrights. Part of the New Ground Theatre Festival's mission is to offer playwrights the opportunity to test new work in front of an audience for the very first time, which gives Cleveland audiences the chance to witness the birth of these incredible new contributions to American Theatre. Get tickets and learn more: 216-241-6000 | clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/new-ground-theatre-festival<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/new-ground-theatre-festival> Full descriptions and NGTF schedule are below Disney's Freaky Friday Mainstage Anchor Production book by BRIDGET CARPENTER music and lyrics by TOM KITT & BRIAN YORKEY based on the novel Freaky Friday by MARY RODGERS and the WALT DISNEY motion pictures directed by CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY Apr 15 - May 20 | Allen Theatre When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom's big wedding. Freaky Friday, a new musical comedy based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and hit Disney films, is a hilarious, contemporary update of an American classic in which a mother and daughter really see what it is to be a family and experience each other's lives first-hand, if only for a day. These Mortal Hosts Fully-Produced World Premiere written by ERIC COBLE directed by LALEY LIPPARD May 11 - 20 | The Helen What happens when you discover you're not alone in your body? In this world premiere play, Cleveland writer Eric Coble takes us to the tiny town of Dove Creek, Colorado, where three seemingly random locals find themselves at the center of mysteries-and potential miracles. As their lives become increasingly linked, the line between faith and madness begins to thin, and these former strangers hurtle down a course of life-changing proportions. The Chinese Lady Staged Reading written by LLOYD SUH, recipient of the 2017 Roe Green Award directed by LAURA KEPLEY May 20 | The Helen In 1834, Afong Moy is brought to United States from Beijing and put on display as the "Chinese Lady" for the American public. Over the next 55 years, she performs an ethnicity that both defines and challenges her own view of herself as she witnesses stunning transformations in the American identity. Inspired by the true story of America's first female Chinese immigrant, playwright Lloyd Suh unearths hidden history and spins a tale of dark poetic whimsy. The Nolan Williams Project Concert Reading of an Original Musical written by NOLAN WILLIAMS, JR. directed by ROBERT BARRY FLEMING May 20 | Outcalt Theatre To make his next big deal, an up-and-coming Philadelphia real estate developer needs to acquire-and level-a beloved family-owned soul food establishment. But as he's taken through the restaurant's incredible 100-year history, the present becomes entwined with the past, and the tale emerges of the escaped southern migrants who risked everything to build and celebrate their new life up north through cooking. With a live band on stage, cast members will perform select songs from this dynamic new score composed by American songwriter Nolan Williams, Jr., an emerging new voice in musical theatre. Behind-the-Scenes of New Ground - FREE events Cleveland Play House Compassionate Arts Remaking Education (CARE) Monologues May 13 | 5 p.m. In this special Behind-the-Scenes event, you will learn more about the CARE program, screen a selection of the monologues performed by professional actors, and hear from CPH's artistic and educational staff about the entire process. If schedules align, participating playwrights may join. Cleveland Play House has commissioned 16 playwrights to create 32 monologues for our prestigious CARE curriculum. Funded by the US Department of Education, CARE aims to provide scholars in urban school districts with high quality theatre education programs, while improving English language arts skills and social emotional competencies. The monologues were developed specifically with our Cleveland Metropolitan School district students in mind and explore a wide range of emotions including joy, pride, despair, worry, and anger. Playwrights include Eric Coble, George Brant, Rajiv Joseph, Kirsten Greenidge, Lloyd Suh, Marcus Gardley, Idris Goodwin, Dominique Morisseau, Karen Zacarias, Kimber Lee, Kristoffer Diaz, Laura Schellhardt, Lisa Loomer, Matthew Lopez, Philip Dawkins, and Tanya Saracho. Conversation with Lloyd Suh, 2017 Roe Green Award Winner May 20 | Allen Theatre Lobby | 1:30 p.m. Named for New Ground Theatre Festival Honorary Producer Roe Green, the annual Roe Green Award brings the country's best playwrights to Cleveland to develop new work. Join this year's winner and CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley for an intimate and insightful discussion with this acclaimed playwright. NGTF Schedule Thursday, May 11 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Freaky Friday | Allen Theatre 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. These Mortal Hosts | The Helen Friday, May 12 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Freaky Friday | Allen Theatre 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. These Mortal Hosts | The Helen Saturday, May 13 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Freaky Friday | Allen Theatre 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. These Mortal Hosts | The Helen 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Behind-the-Scenes: CARE Monologues 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Freaky Friday | Allen Theatre 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. These Mortal Hosts | The Helen Sunday, May 14 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Freaky Friday | Allen Theatre 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. These Mortal Hosts | The Helen Thursday, May 18 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Freaky Friday | Allen Theatre 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. These Mortal Hosts | The Helen Friday, May 19 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Freaky Friday | Allen Theatre 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. These Mortal Hosts | The Helen Saturday, May 20 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Behind-the-Scenes: Conversation with Lloyd Suh | Allen Theatre Lobby 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Freaky Friday | Allen Theatre 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Chinese Lady | The Helen 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Nolan Williams Project | Outcalt Theatre 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Freaky Friday | Allen Theatre 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. These Mortal Hosts | The Helen Get tickets and learn more: 216-241-6000 | clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/new-ground-theatre-festival<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/new-ground-theatre-festival>

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WEEKEND HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST THEATER IN BARBERTON
by via NEohioPAL 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS AT THE WEST THEATER IN BARBERTON Welcome April Fool’s Day with THE APRIL FOOLS at The West Theater in Barberton. Friday March 31 at 7:30 & 9:45 and Saturday April 1st at 2:00 - 4:30 - 7:30 & 9:45 see short films from Harold Llyod, Charlie Chaplin, The Three Stooges and Buster Keaton and then the feature, Laurel & Hardy in FLYING DUECES. Tickets are $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children and Senior Citizens. If you show up dressed as one of the old time comics, you get a free box of popcorn. Seating is limited so get your tickets now! At the Box Office during posted hours or online at thewesttheater.com/index.php More information on the web site thewesttheater.com or by calling the theater at 330-548- 2104. -30-

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Enjoy Some Comedic Relief at this Month's B4 BED: STORIES FOR ADULTS
by Wandering Aesthetics via NEohioPAL 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

> Wandering Aesthetics & Firestone Park Branch Library > Present… > B4 Bed: Stories For Adults (COMEDY) > > > B4 Bed: Stories For Adults is a FREE event and OPEN to the public. > > > ABOUT THE EVENT: > > Have you always wanted to start a good story only to realize you don’t have the time? Or maybe you want to feel just like a kid again and have a good story read to you? Let your imagination wander as you join Storyteller Kyle Jozsa from Wandering Aesthetics as he shares a series of short stories – radio play style – for adults only. > > Participants should feel free to bring their sewing, knitting or crocheting projects, coloring books or other handheld fidget toys to enjoy as Kyle weaves these three tales of horror and mystery. > > > THEME FOR APRIL: ...Comedy... > > A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift > > Written in 1729, 'A Modest Proposal' is a satirical essay written and published anonymously by Jonathan Swift. The author suggests that the impoverished Irish might ease their economic burdens through a simple scheme: selling their children as fancy fare (food) to the rich. > > Through Time and Space with Ferdinand Feghoot by Reginald Bretnor > > Feghoots are a long-running series of short science fiction pieces that were published in various magazines over several decades. Each humorous Feghoot follows a fundamental formula in which the title character has to solve a problem bedeviling some manner of being or extricate himself from a dangerous situation. > > The Mouse by H.H. Munro (Saki) > > Considered one of Saki's lighter and more purely humorous stories, 'The Mouse' is about a socially awkward man and his difficulties in dealing with a mouse climbing up the leg of his pants... > > > DATE/TIME: > > Monday, April 3, 2017 > 6:30 PM > > LOCATION: > > Firestone Park Branch Library > 1486 Aster Ave. > Akron, OH 44301 > > PRICE: > > FREE!!! > > > TO REGISTER: > > Please REGISTER for this program by filling out the form at http://www.watheatre.com/b4bed/ <http://www.apple.com/>or by sending an email to info(a)watheatre.com <mailto:info@watheatre.com>. >

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AUDITIONS - Next to Normal - CAMEO Medina
by Ryan Routh via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

AUDITIONS FOR CAMEO’S 2017 SUMMER MUSICAL, NEXT TO NORMAL MEDINA, Ohio, March 17, 2017 – CAMEO proudly announces auditions for its summer musical, Next to Normal. This profound, relevant, electrifying musical, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, will be presented in the beautiful Medina Performing Arts Center July 14, 15, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 at 8 PM and July 16, 23, & 30 at 4 PM. Auditions for Next to Normal will take place Saturday, May 6 from 5-9 PM, Sunday, May 7 from 7-9 PM, and Monday, May 8, from 7-10PM. Auditions will be held at the Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Rd, Medina Ohio. Callbacks will be Thursday, May 11 from 7:30-10 PM. Call-backs will also be held at the Medina Performing Arts Center. Prepare 16-32 bars of music in the style of the show that best displays your vocal abilities as they relate to the role you are seeking. Prepare a monologue of your choice, approximately 1-2 minutes in length. Please bring your resume, headshot, and music clearly marked, as an accompanist will be provided. No recorded music will be permitted for accompaniment. Rehearsals begin for Next to Normal on Tuesday, May 30. All rehearsals will take place at the Medina Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals are generally scheduled Sundays-Thursdays from 7-10PM. Company members will be called as needed, and therefore may not be required to attend every rehearsal. Please prepare and bring a complete list of conflicts ranging from the start of the rehearsal process thru the close of the production at the time of auditions. Schedule your audition appointment online and find more audition details at: www.cameo-medina.org. For updates and more information about CAMEO, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/cameo.medina. Walk-in auditions will be accepted but scheduling an appointment is strongly encouraged. If you have questions, or are unable to attend auditions and would like to, please email the director, Colin McCord, at cdmccord09(a)gmail.com.

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Casting feature film: SEEKING EX-MARINE TYPE ACTOR FOR FEATURE FILM
by Will F Moore via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Lillian Pyles Casting is currently auditioning and seeking an actor to play a late 30s ex-marine type who's a father of three/family man for big feature film (speaking role). Experienced on-camera and theatre actors welcome. Please send headshot, full body pic and resume to aovauditions(a)gmail.com (put DOUGLAS M) in the subject title. Please, no repeat submissions from previous posts. Character Description: Caucasian male, 38, muscular/fit/in good shape, light brownish/reddish/dirty blonde hair. -- Best Regards, Will F Moore *Lillian Pyles Casting, **Casting Associate* *How To Act Instructional Series, **Fou**nder/Instructor* *Will F Moore Media, **Director/Producer/Actor* http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3572825/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

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Independent film CASTING - Auditions
by DanWingOhio . via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

We are currently casting roles for our low budget feature film, ‘My Summer In Ohio’. PLOT: A recent college graduate moves to a town near Cleveland with the goal of returning a notebook to someone. Before she can, her house in broken into and along with all of her money, the notebook is stolen. This puts her on a mission to find her stolen property and return the notebook to its original owner. Casting the following lead roles: SAMANTHA Female, age 21-23. All ethnicities Recent college graduate and new in town. Strong and direct. Easily irritated by others and keeping a secret that will effect everyone around her. GRETCHEN Female, age 18-21. All ethnicities Reserved and quiet. She is still suffering from the death of her boyfriend. Spends a lot of her time alone until she meets Samantha. NATE Male, age 18-21. All ethnicities Upbeat and outgoing. Setting a huge goal for his summer vacation in order to distract from the death of his brother. Filming will take place in the Cleveland area throughout July and August. This is non-union. Pay is a percentage and dependent on how much we raise during our IndieGoGo fundraising campaign. More information will be provided. We will be holding auditions on Sunday April 9th (1pm-5pm) and Wednesday April 12th (6pm-9pm). Please submit headshot, resume, and demo reel if you have them to MySummerInOhio(a)gmail.com or DanWingenfeld(a)gmail.com for consideration. We will contact you to set up a time. Auditions held at Parma-Snow library and Parma Library.

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Antique jewelry, handkerchiefs, gloves, watches, pocket wallets- Good For Costumes and Props
by Tim Collingwood via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Hi, I have some antique jewelry, handkerchiefs, gloves, watches, and pocket books that I am selling. These would be great costume and prop pieces for any theatre interested.. Please contact me for photos, details, and prices. I can sell either individually or in the full set of cases they are in. Sincerely, Tim Collingwood tc71087(a)hotmail.com 216-408-2531 <(216)%20408-2531> P.S. If you can't reach me directly, I usually answer to voice mails quickly.

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Discount to see Cinderella- Ballet Biarritz Presented by DANCECleveland
by Sarah Hricko via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

*Cinderella- Ballet Biarritz * *April 1 @ 7:30 pm* *April 2 @ 3:00 pm* *Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square* Ballet Biarritz performs Cinderella like you've never seen it before! The French contemporary dance company adds a modern twist to the classic tale while dancing to the original musical score by Prokofiev. Choreographer Thierry Malandain puts his own special mark on the story through his inventive choreographic eye, quirky humor and imaginative mind. The spring performances of "Cinderella" includes dancing mannequins, hilarious step sisters, and superb contemporary ballet dancers to produce the fairytale that is sure to close DANCECleveland's 2016-2017 series with a blockbuster performance! Recommended for dance lovers ages 8 and up. *For tickets visit www.dancecleveland.org <http://www.dancecleveland.org> or call 216-241-6000 <(216)%20241-6000>. Use code: DANCE for $5 off when purchasing online. * Go behind the scenes; the making of Cinderella: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJNgN0s-DMc *Sarah Hricko* Marketing Manager DANCECleveland 13110 Shaker Square, Suite 106 Cleveland, Ohio 44120 p. 216-991-9000 f. 216-991-9001 sarah(a)dancecleveland.org <sdurham(a)dancecleveland.org> *Subscription Packages On Sale Now for Our 2016-2017 Season of World-Class Dance*, featuring performances by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company , BODYTRAFFIC, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Jessica Lang Dance & Ballet Biarritz! Visit www.dancecleveland.org for more information. *Like DANCECleveland <http://www.facebook.com/pages/DANCECleveland/143084909898?ref=ts> on Facebook & follow us on Twitter! <https://twitter.com/DANCECleveland> *

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Auditions for ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA
by fctheatre via NEohioPAL 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Lorain County Metro Parks' French Creek Theatre is proud to announce auditions for... ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley Adapted for the Stage by Leslie Bricusse & Timothy Allen McDonald Based on the book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Directed by Andrew Keller The world's most famous chocolatier reemerges after years in hiding, and five lucky children win a once-in-a-lifetime trip through his factory. PERFORMANCES August 11-20 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30PM Sundays at 3:00PM REHEARSALS Begin June 25. No rehearsals July 1-4. AUDITIONS OPEN CALL Tuesday, April 4 & Wednesday, April 5 Youth (under 18) 6:30PM-8:00PM Adult 8:30PM-10:00PM Seeking an intergenerational cast of actors ages 10 and up. Please prepare two, 32-bar contrasting musical selections. Actors auditioning for principle roles please prepare a monologue. All actors receive a stipend. Call (440) 949-5200 for more info. French Creek Theatre<http://metroparks.cc/theatre.php> is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center 4530 Colorado Ave Sheffield Village, 44054 Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com<http://www.MTIShows.com>

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